As a long term renter I am quite familiar with learning to grow things in temporary container so I thought I’d put together a list of plants that I’ve successfully grown in pots. Keys to successful harvests Two key considerations
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Perennial Edible Plants
You may often wonder why your sweet basil only lasts one year but your rosemary just keeps on giving. That’s because there are a couple of different plants. Annual plants will only last the one season. eg. Lettuce, Tomatoes, Carrots
Common Pests in the Subtropical Garden
This week I found a whole new pest that I never knew existed so I thought I’d write a list of some of the common things I find in my garden. Spidermite Usually I find Spidermite in areas that are
Growing Garlic in South East Queensland
If you watch certain garden shows, they will tell you that you shouldn’t even try growing garlic in our climate. ‘Stick to garlic chives they say’, but seriously it’s not the same thing at all. Well I am the kind
Herbs to grow in Autumn
Sometimes we really struggle to get certain herbs growing in our subtropical climate and wonder why, herbs are the easiest thing to grow! But generally the reason is it’s too hot or humid for the plants to thrive. Whilst the
Tomato Pest – Tomato Russet Mite
So this week I learnt all about a new tomato pest. Tomatoes are one of my biggest teachers here in this sub tropical climate of ours. I’ve experienced varying degrees of wilt, I’ve had leaf curl and now a whole
Reasons why your plants aren’t growing very well
Are you a self confessed black thumb? Maybe you’re not really and just making some simple mistakes. 1. Your dirt is terrible Good soil health means healthy happy plants. This is going to be the number one reason why your
Favourite plants to grow in Autumn
My favourite growing season is here! I love growing food in autumn here in our subtropical climate, it’s still warm enough to get some tomatoes in and cool enough to start growing the cooler weather things. Here are some of
My zucchinis aren’t growing and rotting at the ends
Do you have a problem with your zucchinis (or squash or pumpkin or cucumbers) being stunted and not progressing past the size of your thumb? Perhaps they are getting to a certain size and then they just start rotting. There
A hedge of Sunflowers
Our house is oddly positioned to the street frontage. Our front door is actually on the side of the house but there is a sliding glass door at the front which goes into the master bedroom. The room get smashed
Gifts for Garden Lovers
Looking for some inspiration for that garden loving person in your life? Here are some cool ideas for you (not sponsored – just cool things I’ve found and want myself). Fruit salad tree Want to plant a fruit tree but
Spinach alternatives for sub tropical growers
Who doesn’t love a salad full to the brim with baby spinach leaves… maybe my toddler, oh and spinach is probably the only thing my beagle wont eat too.. but I love a salad with baby spinach. It has been